The Role UCLPartners are seeking an experienced and dynamic Obstetrician with a strong background in high-risk maternity care, education, and quality improvement,QI to join our Clinical Faculty for the new Avoiding Brain Injuries in Childbirth, ABC Programme. This national initiative aims to significantly reduce avoidable brain injuries during childbirth by 2027 through improved clinical practice, teamwork, and communication. This role is pivotal in promoting the delivery of safe, high-quality care while supporting a positive, collaborative culture that enhances outcomes for women, birthing people and their families. The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical excellence, leadership capabilities, and a passion for supporting professional development and continuous improvement within maternity services.

The ABC Programme focuses on two key clinical challenges: Detecting and responding to fetal deterioration during labour (IFD) Managing impacted fetal head at caesarean birth (IFH) By implementing the tools with structured training, were striving to improve outcomes and experiences for mothers, babies, and families across England. If successful, this programme could reduce litigation costs by up to £1.4 billion annually, alongside significant improvement in care quality. More details can be found here. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership to the implementation of the programme across the region Deliver training to Trust or site lead s on managing intrapartum fetal deterioration (IFD) and impacted fetal head (IFH), ensuring fidelity to the ABC Programme methods.

Provide ongoing coaching and support (both informal remote support and formal on-site supervision) to Trust training leads to ensure continuous adherence to ABC training methods. Support visits to individual Trusts/sites to oversee and validate training delivery. Collaborate closely with Patient Safety Collaboratives (PSCs) and maternity colleagues, offering clinical insight to support implementation, quality improvement initiatives, and alignment with existing maternity safety and deterioration strategies. Participate in monthly reporting meetings with the national Perinatal Deterioration Operational Group (PDOG), providing feedback on training and implementation progress.

Support effective integration of ABC training into mandatory staff training schedules within Trusts/sites Support any planned events or cascade of key messages to perinatal colleagues. Work alongside the senior project manager at UCLPartners and clinical colleagues in North Central and North East London trusts, contributing valuable clinical insights. Additional deliverables may be required but will be discussed and agreed prior to initiation of the workstream. You Below we have outlined key skills and experience required for this role.

Experienced Obstetrician (ST6/7 or Consultant) passionate about improving maternity safety. Understanding of the aims and objectives of the ABC implementation programme. Strong communicator with experience of delivering multidisciplinary training, ideally to perinatal teams. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and experience in improving care. Interest in contributing to national-level improvements in maternity care. Ability to manage any part-time working hours flexibly to meet the demands of the role. Ability to travel in your geographic locality.